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I applied online via indeed website for a remote job I was texted Monday 3/10/25 at 5:03 AM I had to download Signal App on my iPhone and I replied 3/11/25 the person was named Ellen Milligan and it hired me that day 3/11/25 sent me an email 3/12/25 to fill out W4 and send over my CA Identification card and fill out work agreement that I would start work 3/17/25 previously to email I was informed after I wouls send over my SSN and ID sign work acceptance letter I would be sent a check to buy work materials from a vendor of their choice. The check would be delivered via UPS, so it was but I called aztec solar inc in Sacramento and the receptionist said it was a scam. Now I'm worried about my identity, what can I do about this? Do I send back the checks through UPS? The checks are from a bank in Lakeland Florida and from an account that belongs to a Law Firm. Thank you, ***** ***** ***** ***** ********

Targeted Person's Location

CA, USA- 90601

Scammer Information
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Rancho Cordova, CA- 95742

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(415) 360-7762

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Indeed

Scam Type

Employment

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Business name

Aztec Solar Inc

Date Reported

March 14, 2025

Scam ID

958636


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